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Lot 255 THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

A PAIR OF RESTAURATION ORMOLU SIX-LIGHT FIGURAL CANDELABRA

SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Closed29 April 2010

Price Realised

GBP 25,000

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A PAIR OF RESTAURATION ORMOLU SIX-LIGHT FIGURAL CANDELABRA
SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each modelled with a figure of cupid standing atop a sphere and holding aloft a floral wreath issuing a central fluted candelabrum surrounded by five acanthus-wrapped branches terminating in stiff-leaf nozzles, on a stepped plinth fronted by a relief case plaque of cupid with torch and butterflies, the sides with laurel wreaths, on leaf-cast foot, the drip-pans and branches incised 'LJ'
34 in. (86 cm.) high (2)

Specialist note

Ormolu and patinated bronze pairs of candelabra of this same model were sold Christie's Paris, 13 December 2006, lot 358 (EUR 24,000) and Jean-Marc Delvaux, Drouot Richelieu, Paris, 28 June 2002, lot 268 (EUR 20,500).